The Quadrantids meteor shower is visible each January and is caused by space debris entering our atmosphere at speeds of 90,000 mph before burning up 50 miles above Earth's surface.

It is technically possible to see the display all over the world, with the exception of Antarctica, although light pollution and cloud cover means that only some will get a good view.

The Quadrantids (pronounced KWA-dran-tids) was named after an extinct constellation - Quadrans Muralis. The term 'Quadrans' refers to a quadrant - an early astronomical instrument used to observe and plot stars.